fondle
verb [T] /ˈfɒn.dl̩/
/ˈfɑːn-/ Definition
› to touch gently and in a loving way, or to touch in a sexual way: She fondled the puppies. He gently fondled the baby's feet. She accused him of fondling her (= touching her in a sexual way) in the back of a taxi.Sexual activity in generalPhysical and sexual assault and abductionShowing affectionTouching and feeling
(Definition of fondle verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- affectionate adjective
- bear hug noun
- canoodle verb
- caress verb
- chuck sb under the chin idiom
- cuddle up phrasal verb
- cuddly adjective
- demonstrative adjective (SHOWING FEELINGS)
- fall into sb's arms idiom
- gather verb (COLLECT)
- hold verb (SUPPORT)
- hug verb
- kiss noun
- kiss verb
- nuzzle verb
- peck verb
- smack noun (HIT FORCEFULLY)
- tactile adjective
- term noun (DESCRIPTION)
Topic:
Showing affection
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